Having trouble with math? It could be due to executive function challenges. Executive function skills are crucial for math success as they help children apply their existing knowledge and build on it to learn new math skills. understood.org/articles/ways-…

Keeping children from harm is fundamental but if we only pay attention to limits, some of our efforts to protect young people fall short. Children need both limits to stay safe PLUS autonomy to grow. ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/limits-plus-…

Discover the difference between hot and cool executive functions and how they affect decision-making in this insightful article: (understood.org/articles/execu…) #executivefunctions #decisionmaking

When Mind in the Making was published, my first interview was with Katie Couric on CBS News. So honored that Katie and her team are featuring The Breakthrough Years: katiecouric.com/entertainment/… #parenting #teenagers

Excited to be on Good Morning America this morning with Tiffany Shlain, discussing her wonderful new film on The Teen Brain and The Breakthrough Years. goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/video… via Good Morning America #teenagers #parenting

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests helping children make connections between their own lives and the stories you read together. You can ask questions like, "That girl in the picture is laughing; she looks happy. You look happy too!" aap.org/en/patient-car…

Good News About Adolescence with Ellen Galinsky offtheclockpsych.com/good-news-abou…

Listen and be responsive to your child, with or without books. If your toddler talks about a stuffed animal, play along: "Is your bear sleepy? Let's give your bear a nap." #serveandreturn #parenting parents.com/parenting/bett…

Discover the key advice from teens for parents and educators. Don't miss these 3 essential strategies! katiecouric.com/entertainment/… #Teens #parenting

Ellen Galinsky's 'The Breakthrough Years' offers a fresh perspective on understanding teenagers. Learn more at ellengalinsky.com and katiecouric.com/entertainment/…

There are many things you can do to develop your toddler's interest in reading while also promoting the life skill of Communicating. Be a role model. Children learn what they see and live. It is powerful to show your child that you enjoy reading, too. parents.com/toddlers-presc…

Attention and focus are essential life skills for children, influencing their success now and later. A study found that young children who could pay attention, even when distracted, were more likely to graduate from college. kith.care/skill/school-a…

The Surgeon General has done it again! ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/bringing-dif…

Not talking yet? Don't worry, it's normal for toddlers to develop language at their own pace. Here are some things you can do to help your toddler talk: Talk to your toddler often. Point to things and name them. Tell stories, use books and sing songs. mindinthemaking.org/skill-building…

Ellen Galinsky challenges stereotypes about adolescents in her book "The Breakthrough Years." She offers research-backed strategies for helping teens thrive. Galinsky discusses her findings with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, an expert on adolescent education. youtu.be/FPtJytt4Kns?si…

When children are faced with unclear situations, they search for information from others (namely, their parents) to guide what they should feel and do. This behavior is called “social referencing,” and it begins in infancy. momjunction.com/articles/what-…

When children are faced with unclear situations, they search for information from others (namely, their parents) to guide what they should feel and do. This behavior is called “social referencing,” and it begins in infancy. youtube.com/watch?v=p6cqNh…

To help encourage your child's interest in reading, books need to be part of his or her daily life. You can create family traditions around story time, like always reading the same book at a particular time of year or telling stories at meals. pbs.org/parents/family…

It can be more fun for both of you and your kid if you read stories in a dramatic way. If a cow is going "moo," or a car is going "beep, beep," you can make that sound. Or if a gorilla is thumping its chest, you can imitate the action. theatlantic.com/books/archive/…

Parent stress is a national health issue: Asking for help is a strong first step via The Christian Science Monitor csmonitor.com/USA/Society/20…